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Road Safety GB launches register of ADIs trained to support mature drivers
Local authorities and other stakeholders are being encouraged to make use of a new national database of approved driving instructors (ADIs) who have been trained to support mature drivers. Many local authorities deliver some form of mature driver support scheme but often struggle to recruit ADIs who have the specialist knowledge needed to support mature drivers. To address this, Road Safety GB received funding from The Road Safety Trust to deliver its Ageing Driver Train
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Oct 13, 20253 min read


Deportation of hundreds of TfL staff causes mayor to call for government to pause new visa rules
The mayor of London has called on the government to reconsider its immigration rules, which the TSSA transport union said could leave up...
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Oct 12, 20252 min read


Wiltshire Council Launches £22m Tender for M4 Junction 17 Upgrade with Focus on Infrastructure and Community Benefits
Wiltshire Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for a major upgrade to Junction 17 of the M4, in a project aimed not only at...
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Oct 12, 20252 min read


Lower Thames Crossing Taken Over by DfT
In a significant shift of responsibility, the UK’s most ambitious road project—the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing—has been removed...
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Oct 12, 20253 min read


Sheffield Council takes aim at utility companies with plan to charge £2,500 for digging up roads at peak times
Water and power companies in Sheffield were scolded at a council meeting for digging up roads in peak times and sending sewage into the...
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Oct 12, 20252 min read


Transport bosses say give buses more space on the roads
Road congestion is slowing down buses and costing the economy, transport bosses have said. They called for more space to allow buses to...
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Oct 12, 20252 min read


Tesla investigated over self-driving cars on wrong side of road
Tesla is being investigated by the US government after reports the firm's self-driving cars had broken traffic laws, including driving on...
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Oct 12, 20252 min read


CEVO Asphalts: Tarmac’s Pioneering Step Toward Carbon-Free Roads
Tarmac has made a significant stride in sustainable infrastructure with the unveiling of CEVO Asphalts—an innovative engineered solution...
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Oct 12, 20253 min read


Confidently compliant: the everyday impact of field management software
Across UK infrastructure, software-driven compliance has quietly transformed how teams operate. Businesses are now experiencing...
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Oct 10, 20253 min read


HS2 Suspends London Tunnel Works for Safety Review After Site Incident
All construction activities on the London tunnels section of the HS2 high-speed rail project have been temporarily suspended following a...
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Oct 10, 20251 min read


OCU Group Delivers Strong Operational Growth Amid Strategic Expansion Drive
Despite reporting a widened pre-tax loss, infrastructure specialist OCU Group has posted strong operational performance, underscoring the...
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Oct 10, 20252 min read


Isle of Wight Council introduce new system to speed up how road closures are dealt with
Members of Keep Ventnor Moving (KVM) met Isle of Wight Council officers on Monday evening (7th October 2025) to push for action on...
Safer Highways
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Safer and more efficient journeys predicted thanks to digital map
A new, digital model of England’s motorways and A roads is expected to deliver safer and more efficient journeys. Data from Ordnance...
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Oct 9, 20252 min read


Ringway Hits the Road with £1.95bn Hertfordshire Highways Deal
Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a major highways maintenance contract worth £1.95 billion (over its potential full term) to...
Safer Highways
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Bridge Too Far? Council Fed Up with Chelmsford’s Comedy Sign Craze
Authorities are calling on individuals behind a series of spoof signs in Chelmsford to stop, warning that the humorous posts might...
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Oct 9, 20252 min read


£1 Million Fund Launched to Boost Innovative Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Projects
Small businesses and non-profits across England are being offered the chance to secure a share of £1 million to develop creative...
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Oct 9, 20252 min read
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